Owner`s manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................
Description
Page
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BOUT THE QUICK TALK
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WIRELESS VOICE MONITOR & ALARM
What this Manual Covers......................................................1
General Information ..............................................................1
Quick Talk
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Models and Frequencies .................................1
Accessories for Quick Talk
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................................................1
Quick Talk
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Features ..........................................................1
P
LEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WITH REGARD TO RF EXPOSURE ...2
I
MPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION................................................3
C
ARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT QUICK TALK
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PROGRAMMING...........................................................................3
QUICK TALK
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES..................................4
Summary Screen..................................................................4
FIG-1: Programmer Summary Screen...............................4
Message Configuration .....................................................4
Table 1: Maximum Message Length (sec.) .......................4
Transmit Messages on Startup .........................................4
Append Power and Battery Messages ..............................4
External Power Fail Alarm Enable.....................................4
Low Battery Alarm Enable.................................................4
Play Location Message .....................................................4
Inputs Checked Every .......................................................4
Message Delay on TX.......................................................4
Description ........................................................................4
Input Screen .........................................................................5
FIG-2: Programmer Input Screen......................................5
Frequency Table ...............................................................5
Transmit Frequency ..........................................................5
QC or DQC Code ..............................................................5
DQC Invert ........................................................................5
Compand...........................................................................5
TX Alert Tone ....................................................................6
Input Type .........................................................................6
FIG-3: Example of Analog Input Type ...............................6
FIG-4: Example of Terminated Alarm Input Type..............6
Latching.............................................................................6
ANI ....................................................................................6
Input Operation .................................................................6
Message Repeat ...............................................................7
Voice Messages................................................................7
Description Page
Power Options Screen.......................................................... 7
FIG-5: Programmer Power Options Screen ...................... 7
Frequency Table...............................................................7
Transmit Frequency .......................................................... 7
QC or DQC Code.............................................................. 8
DQC Invert........................................................................ 8
Compand .......................................................................... 8
TX Alert Tone.................................................................... 8
ANI.................................................................................... 8
Message Repeat............................................................... 8
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UICK TALK
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FACTORY DEFAULT PROGRAMMING .......................8
QUICK TALK
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TRANSMITTER TABLE FREQUENCIES AND TONES..... 9
Table 2: MURS model radios only.................................... 9
Table 3: VHF Business band models ...............................9
Table 4: UHF Business band models ............................... 9
Table 5: Canadian UHF model radios only....................... 9
Table 6: Quiet Call Tone Codes ..................................... 10
Table 7: Digital Quiet Call Codes.................................... 10
RECORDING YOUR QUICK TALK
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VOICE MESSAGES .................. 11
Input Messages .................................................................. 11
Low Battery Message......................................................... 11
Power Fail Message........................................................... 11
Location Message ..............................................................11
To Record Your Quick Talk
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Voice Messages using the
on-board microphone ......................................................... 11
Custom Voice Messages.................................................... 12
T
EST YOUR QUICK TALK
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PROGRAMMING................................. 12
IDENTIFICATION OF QUICK TALK
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS. 13
FIG-6: Controls & Connectors ........................................... 13
I
NSTALLING THE QUICK TALK
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................................................. 14
Table 8: RQT Color-Coded Inputs..................................... 14
O
PTIONAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................... 15
Connecting an External +12 VDC Power Supply................ 15
Solar Panels for Operating & Charging Rechargeable
Batteries ............................................................................. 15
Monitor 4-20mA Sensor Current Loop with Quick Talk
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Analog Input ....................................................................... 15
R
ITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................. 16
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Note: Before you begin using the above PC programmer, you will also need the following:
• A USB to Mini B 5-pin cable. You can purchase this cable from Ritron (pn #60201119) or, since this is a
commonly used cable, you may want to check to see if you already own a compatible cable.
• Also, your PC will need:
- Windows XP or newer version and
- Your PC will need to have a USB port.